Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennifer Smith, District
3 Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin, District 4
Agenda
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager and, Jennifer Jennings, Human Resources Manager Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 620, Unrepresented Management, Miscellaneous and General Bargaining Units
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Acceptance of the February 2026 Investment Transaction ReportA.1 26-107 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025A.2 26-127 Accept the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
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Authorization to Purchase Universal Play Equipment at Stow Grove Park
A.3 26-171
Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for new universal playground equipment at Stow Grove Park, in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services DirectorStaff:
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects
A.4 26-144
A. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $487,000 from SB 1 - Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds as identified in Table 6 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
Recommendation:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
Javier Garcia, Associate Engineer
Staff:
Award Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing Contract to UNICO Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Phase I and II
A.5 26-134
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $1,575,641.65 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2028, termination date.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302.”
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Staff:
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Adoption of the Goleta Train Station Policies and ProceduresA.6 26-168 Adopt the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures and authorize City staff to modify the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures, in consultation with the City Attorney, with the approval of the City Manager.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Earth Month in the City of Goleta
B.1 26-140
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of April 2026 as National Donate Life Month
B.2 26-173
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Goleta
B.3 26-172
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
Draft 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Designate the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Environmental Reviews Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58 C.1 26-170
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan; and
B. Adopt the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U .S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
incorporating all public comments received through the close of the public review period and any revisions requested by Council prior to submission; and
C. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements, certifications, and related documents required by HUD for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026-2027 Program Year; and
D. Authorize the appropriation of the 2026-2027 CDBG program funds of $302,724 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section; and E. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ Entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Designating the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 58”
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
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Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2026/27C.2 25-480 A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution 25-12, Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 User Fees and Charges.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Jennifer Richards, Accountant
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
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Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case Nos. 25-0007-GPA, 25-0004-ORD
C.3 26-141
A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment from General Commercial (C-G) to Business Park (I-BP); and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act for the General Plan Amendment at the
3.4-acre subject property located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071-130-048); Case No. 25- 0007-GPA”; and
C. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 26-__, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting an Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Map from General Commercial (CG) to Business Park (BP) and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act on a 3.4-acre site located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071-130-048); Case No. 25-0004-ORD”.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Travis Lee, Associate Planner
Mary Chang, Supervising Planner
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits D.1 25-461
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 26- entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Replacing Chapter 12.02, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Encroachments on Public Property in its Entirety and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Principal Engineer
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting 04/09/2026 F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT